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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.78, 934.57 and 276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.78, 934.57 and 276.20 is: 414.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.78 : 934.57 = 276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.78/934.57 = 276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.78x = 934.57 × 276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.78x = 258,128.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,128.23/622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.48

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